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dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
Examples of dietitian in a Sentence
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Potential Health Benefits of Pueraria Mirifica Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or healthcare provider.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
Our staff dietitians eliminated options with questionable ingredients.
—Caroline Thomason, Health, 4 June 2024
Kristina Cooke, a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says that Greek yogurt also has a heavy concentration of lactic acid, which is produced when the natural sugar found in milk (lactose) is fermented with bacteria.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Electrolyte drinks or mixes For a hydrating drink, Lexi Moriarty, a sports dietitian in Westfield, N.J., loves a salty sports drink or mix.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician
First Known Use
circa 1846, in the meaning defined above
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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dietitian
noun
di·eti·tian
variants
or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics
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